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Below are the answers to some of the most common questions people are asking about STEMeez and STEM. If you can’t find what you are looking for here, please contact us.

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How much does STEMeez cost?

STEMeez is free! The Invergowrie Foundation has generously donated funding for the development of all the STEMeez resources available on our website.

Why do I need to login to see any of the activities?

STEMeez is a research project whose aim is to increase participation in STEM, particularly among girls. We ask that you create an account so we can see who is interested in our resources and whether our project is having an impact. Please read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy to find out more.

Who is STEMeez for?

The activities available on the STEMeez website are currently aimed at children ages birth – 8 years old. Some of this information is aimed at the parents, carers and educators of these children to help them engage the children in their care in a fun and informed way.

What are Everyday STEM Places and Everyday STEM?

Everyday STEM is a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths learning opportunity that happens in your everyday life, in commonly visited places like your kitchen, the supermarket or your garden. STEMeez helps you identify these opportunities and encourage a child in your care to explore these concepts in ways that foster their natural curiosity and creativity.

At what age should my child start using STEMeez resources?

Our activities are aimed at children right from birth. The research based modules are each listed with a suggested age range to guide parents and educators towards the ones that are most appropriate for the children in their care.

Which curriculum frameworks does STEMeez use?
The STEMeez site uses the following Curriculum Frameworks: 0 – 3 years, 3 – 5 years:  BELONGING, BEING & BECOMING – THE EARLY YEARS LEARNING FRAMEWORK | ACECQA 5 – 8 years: The Australian Curriculum (Version 9)
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So what is STEM?

STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Why is STEM important?
Even if a child doesn’t end up in a role in STEM in their future, the skills that are gained while learning STEM concepts are valuable and transferrable. For example life-long learning skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and social communication are all improved when engaging in STEMeez resources from a child’s early years onwards. In our ever-changing world our child are likely to move through several different fields of employment in their future. Having a diverse skillset will help them keep up with the demand for 21st century skills.
Why is it important to think about gender and STEM learning

Worldwide girls are largely under-represented in STEM careers and that perceived gender norms and societal expectations are still affecting the choices our young women make when choosing the subjects they study at school. These choices limit the options for their future.

Research is showing that the subconscious bias affecting girls’ futures is apparent from as early as 3 years old and may be formed even earlier. This means that if we want to see an increased participation in STEM subjects by girls and therefor STEM careers, we need to challenge these perceptions before they are fully formed.

At what age should I start supporting my child to explore STEM ideas?

In the first 5 years of your child’s live, their brains are in their most active learning stage and have a keen desire to observe and experiment. This makes these years the ideal time to engage with your child in age appropriate STEM learning activities.

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